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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 411.12 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 411.12 and 166.94 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 411.12 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/411.12 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 411.12 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 68,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,630.32/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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